The outcome was attributed to local efforts to persuade foreign businesses to invest in the province to develop industry and generate jobs for rural workers.

According to the provincial Department of Investment Support and Promotion, Vinh Phuc granted new investment licences to 22 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with a total registered capital of 172.58 million USD.

In 2015, the locality has promoted investment attraction from promising and hi-tech countries and territories while focusing on handling land clearance issues, improving infrastructure at industrial parks and developing human resources.

It also concentrated on simplifying administrative formalities by applying the one-stop-shop model and helping businesses weather difficulties.

Many industrial parks and craft villages have generated jobs for local workers with average monthly incomes of 4-5 million VND (177.8 USD-222.3 USD) per person./.